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Half term adventures made easy with MCard
07 February 2024There are plenty of ways to keep the family entertained without breaking the bank. We’re lucky to have so many family-friendly attractions in West Yorkshire for all ages. Many of them are so close to each other that you could easily tick a few off in one day.
Catching the bus or train can be a great stress-free way to travel . Even better, with a Family DaySaver you can get unlimited off-peak bus and train travel to explore West Yorkshire for up to five people (one adult and four concessionary travellers or two adults and three concessionary travellers) for just £15.
Whether you’ve got young kids or teenagers, there’s something on this list to keep your family happy, busy and entertained.
Here are our top, budget-friendly experiences:
Leeds:
Tortoise and the Hare at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre – 12-17 February 2024
Cost: Children £7 and Adults £10
By bus: 5-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station.
By rail: 15-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station
Half Term Family Fun at the M&S Archive – 12-16 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: No 56 from Leeds city centre (travelling to Moor Grange) to the Leeds University Business School on Moorland Road, stop number 45011401. It leaves from Victoria H stop on Eastgate, stop number 45029640, or Headrow K stop, stop number 45010922, on Albion Street. If you’re getting the 56 towards Leeds, you need to get off at Moorland Road, Woodhouse, stop number 4501140.
By rail: 30-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station.
Superheroes at the Royal Armouries – 10-18 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: 12 minute walk from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 15-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station
Half Term – Year of the Dragon at the Abbey House Museum – 9 – 18 February
Cost: Museum admission applies
Calderdale:
Extreme Bowling at Electric Bowl
Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm
Cost: Children £5.95 and adults £6.95
By bus: 11-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station
By rail: 10-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Half term at Hebden Bridge Picturehouse
By bus: 7-minute walk from Hebden Bridge Bus Station
By rail: 7-minute walk from Hebden Bridge Rail Station
Bradford:
Half term activities at Bradford Cathedral – 13 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: 10-minute walk from Bradford Interchange
By rail: 7-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Cost: Children (Under 12) from £7.00 and adults from £8.50.
By bus: 13-minute walk from Bradford Interchange
By rail: 10-minute walk from Forster Square Rail Station or 13 mins from Bradford Interchange
Family fun at East Riddlesden Hall
Cost: The events are free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
By bus: Nearest stop – Bradford Rd West Lea Avenue, Riddlesden - Service 662 and K4
By rail: 20 minute walk to Keighley Rail Station
Wakefield
Wakefield Rhubarb Festival at Wakefield City Centre – 16- 18 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: 5-minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station
By rail: 5 minute walk from either Wakefield Kirkhgate or Westgate Rail Station
February Half Term at The Hepworth Wakefield
Cost: FREE with an exhibition ticket
By bus: The gallery is on the Free City Bus route.
By rail: 8-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station
Nostell Priory: February half-term fun: Track spotter trail – 10 February 2024
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
By bus: Nearest stop – Nostell Priory Gates, Nostell – Services: 485, 496
By train: The nearest Rail Station is Fitzwilliam, which is 2 miles away with buses 496 to Nostell Priory.
Incredible Illusion Food – Family Workshop at Pontefract Castle – 14 February 2024
Cost: £2.50
By bus: 6-minute walk from Pontefract Bus Station.
By rail: 6-minute walk from Pontefract Baghill or Monkhill Rail Stations.
Sweet treats at Castleford Library and Museum – Monday 12 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: 7-minute walk from Castleford Bus Station
By rail: 5-minute walk from Castleford Rail Station
Family Fun at Castleford Museum – 17 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: 7-minute walk from Castleford Bus Station
By rail: 5-minute walk from Castleford Rail Station
Izwiz Robotics Workshop at the Mining Museum - 14 and 15 February 2024
Cost: FREE
By bus: Bus services run within easy walking distance of the Museum. From Wakefield or Huddersfield, the Arriva 232 service stops at the Reindeer pub bus stop in Overton with a few minutes’ walk to the Museum.
Xscape is the ultimate family day out destination with a variety of fun-fuelled activities, places to eat and outdoor sporting brands to shop.
From urban climbing, laser tag and adventure golf to skiing, sledging and riding the skycoaster, Xscape is bursting with all your favourite pastimes as well as something a little more adventurous. Guaranteed non-stop fun for everyone. Located at Junction 32 on the M62, Xscape is easily accessible by bus and is just a short walk from Glassh Houghton Station.
Kirklees
Dare2Air Inflatable Theme Park – Huddersfield Leisure Centre
Cost: Single ticket £7.50 / Family £20 (when booked online)
By bus: 4 mins walk from Huddersfield Bus Station
By rail: 10 mins walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Half-term activities at Cliffe House, Shepley
Cost: From £2.50 per person
By bus: Services X1, D2 and D3
By rail: Nearest station Shepley, 18 mins walk
Half Term Fun at Holmfirth Library – 13 February
Cost: FREE
By bus: 3-minute walk from Holmfirth Bus Station.
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